Zen Noodle Pie | Candid Conversations On Comfort & More

Last chat 2019! Drummer and vocalist for Atlanta’s own, The Coathangers, Stephanie Luke, stops by ZNP right before a NYE double-header at the EARL in Atlanta, GA. We bond over being females in the male dominated world of Rock, how sober-weird can be way more fantastical than drunken-weird, and the freedom that can come from being self-taught! A walk through nature calms this lady’s nerves. She’s a delight to hang with. Enjoy our visit, and Best wishes for the New Year!

Colin disclosed the early-20s experience that caused him to think things were taking a scary turn, mentally. Words in the head! How many of us have dealt with that. The loop that won’t stop. Well sometimes you just need an outlet. For Colin that outlet is music. I’m so glad he’s back at it.

Without further ado, I present you the traditional ZNP Thanksgiving feel-good visit with Mr. John Speaks! Safe Travels everyone and Thank You for listening to Zen Noodle Pie.

Soulful chef and bright light in my day job life (and beyond) Maggie (as we know her) of Marguerite’s Jerk Bistro, new Jamaican restaurant in SE Atlanta, stops by for a visit with ZNP. This was super special timing as my family lost a bright light around a month ago (also named Maggie) and it meant so much to me that my local Maggie said “yes” to a pod interview. Maggie Diaz shares the importance of Faith in her life. It is her rock through hard times and she shares a particular instance where she made an about face from medication to faith and hasn’t looked back since.

There’s a fresh face on the scene and she’s quickly becoming a local favorite! Tyler-Simone Molton stops by for her first ever solo interview to chat about the whirlwind beginnings and continuing momentum of her band, Lesibu Grand. We talk how the band got started, what her musical influences are, our shared obsession with teeth and pink hair! Tyler has had her share of anxiety and we touch a bit on that but then dive right back into our girl hang. We share faux-mimosas and could’ve spent all afternoon kicking back and listening to tunes. Look out world, this lady’s going way beyond local! Enjoy this visit with Tyler-Simone.

Songwriter and front man for recently reunited Atlanta trio, Young Antiques, drops in for a chat with KMD. This is a great example of how you can run in the same circles for years with a person and never have had a full on conversation! We trace Blake’s musical evolution (as a lover and a writer) from the evangelical gospel of his childhood through Top40 radio, and the discovery of Ramones, Dinosaur Jr and Replacements that made him wanna grab a guitar and see what might happen! Blake shares his experiences with anxiety and how he manages to get past it today. Please enjoy this getting-to-know-you with Blake Rainey.

We kick off another Season of Zen Noodle Pie by hanging out with Opera trained vocalist and stylish sneaker enthusiast, Leif Westermark! Leif is lyricist and lead singer of new Atlanta band, Rosser. (See them LIVE Fri 13th of Sept opening for KMD at Atlanta’s own EARL.) we converse about many things from charms of the Finland wilderness, terrors of the Australian outback and the wild range of pets Leif has had thus far. He’s had his share of struggles and panic and these days is able to find a balance between healthy lifestyle, catching thrills now and then (skydiving), and the right meds! I thoroughly enjoyed our chat and hope you do too.

First Pod of 2019! Solo Check in. #SurvivingRKelly #InfinityMirrors etc

Happy Holidays #ZNPPodcast listeners! My gift to myself is also a gift to you- this wonderful rich visit with dear friend, artist, jewelry maker, and so much more, Lisa Marie Welch. She is a wealth of knowledge on so many topics that light up my brain- just an inspiring joy to be around. You know when someone is both calming and invigorating at the same time? that is my LM. Love her to pieces and so happy she could lounge and hang with me right before Christmas. I was pleased to find out she has lent her voice to a track on the new Flying Mystics LP -human vocals integrated and fully bathed in healing tones and music! She gifted me a CD and I can’t wait to hear it. Enjoy this chat on your travels or while cooking and we’ll see you in 2019!

It’s Round 3 In what has become a Zen Noodle Pie tradition, a pre-turkey gab fest with good friend, musician and lover of sports, Mr. John Speaks! For the third time we convene on the tail end of an election and right in the midst of NFL season frustration and we let it out. We also talk about the Young Antiques new album coming soon! Once again we could have talked for hours so this episode will get you through nearly 1.5 hrs of your journey. Hang with us and travel safe.

Zen Noodle Pie is so thankful for listeners and guests and newly emerging traditions that help me keep my anxiety in check.

Much thanks!